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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 24
JAMES A. PLUNKET James A. Plunket, age 77, of Downers Grove, died March 12, 2022, at his home. James was the beloved husband of 57 years of Marion Plunket; loving father of Brian J. (Susan) Plunket and Keith A. (Theresa) Plunket; adored grandpa of Brad (Tayler) Plunket, Michael Plunket and […]
Illinois Council of Orchestras announces annual awards; ESO, Alltop among recipients
The Illinois Council of Orchestras is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of its annual awards for excellence in the field of music performance and for support of musical organizations. An awards panel of judges drawn from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors and independent professional conductors and […]
Bond set at $5 million for man charged with drug induced homicide
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden have announced that bond has been set for a Naperville man accused of supplying a fatal dose of a fentanyl/fluorofentanyl mixture to an Addison woman. Courvoisier Thomas, 38, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge John […]
EEHealth recognized as “Best 50” for supply chain excellence in healthcare
Edward-Elmhurst Health has been recognized by healthcare supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a “Best 50” healthcare provider. For the past 14 years, GHX’s annual “Best 50” award spotlights the top North American hospitals and health systems based on their proven ability to improve operational performance while driving […]
Elmhurst Art Museum receives $750G grant from state; Award brings museum halfway to renovation fundraising goal
“Rebuilding Illinois means investing in all types of infrastructure that improve communities and the quality of life for local residents…investment in the museums protect our cultural heritage and offer unique programs and events for visitors to enjoy.” Those were the words of Gov. J.B. Pritzker in an announcement of the […]
District 205 seeks community input through district-wide survey; All residents urged to participate
As part of its strategic planning process launched this month, Elmhurst School District 205 is conducting a district-wide survey from now until April 1. The survey is open to employees, parents, students, and all community members, including those without students in the District. “Effective education of students requires a commitment […]
Caforio addresses curriculum, instruction questions; Reads statement prior to D205 public forum
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Five people spoke during the public-participation segment of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board meeting on Tuesday, March 15. Just prior to that segment, District 205 Board President Kara Caforio read a statement. The district provided a copy of that statement […]
Phyllis H. Crosley, 93
Phyllis H. Crosley, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away March 15, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born May 28, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Henry and Harriet Crosley. She graduated from York High School in Elmhurst in 1946, and from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, […]